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2003 chevrolet trailblazer review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A trailblazing approach to the mid-size suv. introductionchevrolet trailblazer is smooth and powerful, with a stunning straight-six engine, a stiff chassis, a sophisticated suspension, powerful brakes and impressive details. It's capable of off-road travel, but feels stable and comfortable on the highway. for 2003, the trailblazer adds an extended-wheelbase model with seating for seven, and an optional all-aluminum v8 for more towing power. The fuel tank is larger. And there's even a new north face edition with exclusive interior and exterior trim. the v8 delivers strong torque for towing, but the six-cylinder engine delivers plenty of power for the trailblazer. Long-wheelbase trailblazers are called trailblazer ext, and stretch 16 inches longer to provide a third row of seats for seven-passenger capacity. the base engine for all trailblazers is the vortec 4200, which was all-new for 2002. Its torque output is impressive as well, at 275 pounds-feet. for 2003, extended-wheelbase trailblazers are available with an optional 5. 3-liter, overhead-valve v8, developing 290 horsepower and 325 pounds-feet of torque. Equipped with the v8, a two-wheel-drive trailblazer ext can tow 7,200 pounds (or 7,000 pounds with 4wd). standard equipment on all models includes dual-stage driver and passenger airbags, which inflate with less intensity in slower crashes. Ls is available only on the short wheelbase. lt 29,725) adds cruise control, fog lamps, a homelink transmitter, driver information center, luggage rack, heated power mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, premium-grade upholstery with eight-way power for the driver's seat, and an alarm. Lt also comes with gm's onstar security system with gps tracking and cell phone communication, including emergency assistance and remote unlocking. ltz 33,570) is the luxury-grade trailblazer, with leather upholstery, dual power seats (and memory for the driver), automatic climate control, overhead console, and audio controls in the rear seat and on the steering wheel. Wheels and tires upgrade from 245/70r16 to 245/65r17. the north face edition 35,615) is essentially an ltz with unique north face seats, mesh map pockets, rainsense automatic wipers, liftgate lighting, an under-floor storage cargo liner, heavy-duty floor/cargo mats, an adjustable cargo shelf with a table (ext model only) and north face duffel bags and blanket. It also sports some unique exterior identification. the lt and north face edition are offered in extended-wheelbase form. The lt ext 31,645) and the north face ext 36,955) come with third-row seating with separate rear-seat heating and air conditioning controls. The standard final drive ratio on all trailblazers is 3. 42:1; however 3. 73 and 4. 10 ratios are available 50) for more responsive towing. (the 4. 10 ratio is not available with the v8 engine.) options for the lt and ltz include 2wd traction control 195), running boards 375), a bose sound system 495), and a rear-seat dvd entertainment center 1000). A sliding electric sunroof costs $550 on lt and ltz, but is available on ls only as a package with onstar for $800. . walkaroundtrailblazer's styling is fresh, yet consistent with the direction of the design of chevy trucks. The front end looks like a scaled-down suburban or silverado. The bar across the grille is chrome on the ls and lt, body-colored on the ltz. The bumper under the grille has a large opening with two vertical slats, and the optional foglights are mounted down low. at the rear, there's a convenient and practical step in the center of the rear bumper, sort of a big functional notch. But the twin round taillights stacked over the backup light at each corner are kind of lumpy and googly eyed. overall, trailblazer looks sturdy and neat, with confident lines that express utility. The pillars and window lines are graceful, while the headlamps and turn signals (split by the grille crossbar) are stylish. Big fender flares visually express the vehicle's boldness, and may be either body color or silver. still, the most dramatic feature of the trailblazer may be what's under its hood: not a v6, but an all-aluminum, double-overhead-cam, 24-valve engine with variable valve timing and six cylinders lined up straight in a row. inline sixes were once the industry norm. An old reliable straight six served as the base-level power plant in chevrolet trucks (and passenger cars) from 1929 right into the mid-1980s. Jeep still runs a straight six in the cherokee. Bmw and lexus build some of the most sophisticated sixes in the world, and both companies prefer an inline configuration. An inline six is inherently smoother than most v6s, and simpler as well; whereas a v6 takes up less space, and a 90 degree v6 can be manufactured using v8 tooling, two reasons for the soaring popularity of v6 engines in the 1980s and 90s. Now, however, thanks to advancements in electronics, metallurgy and manufacturing, the straight six is poised for a comeback. the trailblazer's vortec 4200 is no ordinary straight six. From 4. 2 liters, it produces a stunning 275 horsepower, 35 more than ford explorer's optional 4. 6-liter overhead-cam v8. And it has a very broad torque curve, peaking at 275 pounds-feet, only 7 pounds-feet less than the ford v8, and 400 rpm sooner. The vortec also features electronic throttle control, an electrical system using silicon circuit boards (replacing some 1100 feet of copper wire), coil-on-plug ignition (thus no plug wires), and a seven-quart oil pan with a clever tunnel for the front drive axle, which allows the longish block to be mounted six inches lower, contributing to better balance and a lower center of gravity. because the engine is so quiet and smooth at idle, a feature called 'intellistart' was added which prevents the starter from grinding if the key is turned when the engine is already running. It was the first truck for the trailblazer's chief designer, ted robertson, who. interiorstandard-wheelbase trailblazers seat five passengers. Head, hip, and leg room in the explorer's third row measure 39. 0, 45. 3, and 34. 8 inches, respectively. The corresponding numbers for the trailblazer ext are 38. 5, 45. 9, and 32. 2. Trailblazer is 2. 6 inches wider than explorer, which accounts for the additional hip room. But clearly, the explorer's independent rear suspension, and resulting low floor, allowed ford to pack more leg and head room into a significantly shorter wheelbase. on the other hand, the long-wheelbase trailblazer does offer significantly better second-row leg and hip room than the explorer, with 37. 5 and 58. 4 inches, respectively, versus the ford's 35. 9 and 54. 2 inches. The adjustment is manual in ls and gains in trickery all the way up to eight-way power operation with memory (including outside mirror adjustment) and optional heating on. Bucket Seats✔ Power Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Power Mirrors✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Aluminum Wheels
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